of Greenbrier, AR
February 11, 1940 - March 10, 2008
Robert Lewis Merrell, 68, passed away on March 10, 2008, at his home in Greenbrier from lung cancer and complications of diabetes. He was born February 11, 1940 in San Jose, California, to the late Lee Roy and Myrl Ruth (Reed) Merrell.
Mr. Merrell was a 1957 graduate of Wynne High School. He served in the U. S. Army as a Military Police, and subsequently was employed by the West Memphis Poice Department as a Patrolman and a Detective Sergeant. In recent years, he worked for Carlton Burnett of Greenbrier in construction.
Robert was a member of Bono Baptist Church and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Lee Roy Merrell of Cross County, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Olivia (Jones) Merrell; three sons and one daughter, Paul Merrell and wife Robin of Booneville; Dean Merrell of Greenbrier; Terry Lee Merrell and wife Charlotte of Bryant; Amber Merrell Gilmore and husband Bobby of Greenbrier. He is also survived by his mother, Myrl Ruth (Reed) Merrell of Cookeville, Tennessee; a brother, Raymond T. Merrell and wife, Francis of Cross County, Arkansas; a sister, Carolyn Merrell Cummings and husband Willard of Cookeville, Tennessee. He will be missed by his grandchildren, David Keith Gilmore, Brandon Merrell, Paul Merrell, Jr., Olivia Nicole Merrell, Sarah Vigil Merrell Cody Davis Merrell, Tyler Page Trent Merrell; five nieces and one nephew; and his extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bobby, Stanley and David Keith Gilmore, Steve Brookshire, David Blessman and Willard Cummings. Honorary pallbearers are his sons, Paul, Dean and Terry Merrell.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 14th, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Michael Gray officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Wooster, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier. 501-679-2575.
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17 Condolence(s)
Amy Monroe
Thursday, April 24, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of Robert's passing. He was a good man, and always sweet to me.
amber gilmore
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Dad i love you and will miss you, but i know i will see you again. I know you are free at last and you are with your heavenly father. All my love . Till we meet again. Your daughter, Amber
Donald Reed and Family
Thursday, March 13, 2008
We are sorry for you loss and are sorry we can't make it to his funeral. You are in our thoughts. Don, Retta, and Kids
TUSIESEINA BROTHERS
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Terry we feel for you brother, he is in a better place now where there is no sickness or pain.Terry we Love you and are thinking of you and your family.
Patsy Glenn Everett
Thursday, March 13, 2008
As a classmate of Robert's at Wynne High School I would like to express my sympathy to Robert's family. Our class members were aware of Robert's failing health and we will remember him always at our annual Class Reunions.
Norris and Sharon Thessing
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LESLIE MCCLELLAN
Thursday, March 13, 2008
He will be missed. You are in our prayers.
Penny Rehm
Thursday, March 13, 2008
My prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jenny Tarr
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Aunt Olivia and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with all of you. Your in my thoughts. Jenny
Diane White
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Diane White
Daren, Sonya & MC
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ms. Olivia, Amber, & Bubba; your family is in our prayers for your loss. May God grant ya'll the comfort, peace, and strength through the following days. We know how much ya'll loved Mr. Robert, he was such a kind man. Cherish his memories always. If we can do anything... Sincerely.
Paula Brannon
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Amber We are praying for you and your family in this time of need. I am here if you need anything. Paula, Cody & Bailey Brannon
Max, Brenda & Mike Henry
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Olivia, Since the day Amber came into our lives and married Bobby your family became our family. We all loved and respected Robert, he was always such a kind man, with a smile on his face and a kind word, where ever you seen him, he was always the same. His eyes had such love in them for you and his family. I know all the family will miss him greatly, but remember he is in a better place, and you will see him again some day. God is in control, may he give the family peace and comfort as only he can do. I love you all and you are in my prayers. Cherish the memories, and may Gods grace surround you. To Amber, Bobby and Bubba, you know you have such a special place in my heart, I love you. May God give you peace, comfort and strength for the coming days. Aunt Brenda
Jim and Helen Green
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Amber , We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. May your wonderful memories of your Dad comfort and strengthen you at this difficult time and help you be at Peace. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Clark Clifton
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Amber at this time. You have my truest sympathies. With Love, Marilyn (Clark) Clifton
RIck and D. D. Matthews
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Olivia and Family, We're so sorry to hear about Robert. He was such a great man. Our prayers aare with you and the family. Rick and D. D. Matthews
Ashley Brock Frame
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Olivia & Amber, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.